Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 5.00
£180
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Elgin
£199
| Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old | Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Rip Van Winkle | Glen Elgin |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.8% | 43.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £180 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is better value at £180 vs £199.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£180 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 13 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £180)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Pappy?
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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